NORTHERN HIGHWAY (IMO 9392339)
NORTHERN HIGHWAY is a Vehicles Carrier built in 2009 and flying the Marshall Islands flag, placing it in its 17th year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 12,856 metric tonnes, a gross tonnage of 39,422, and a length overall of 188.03 metres. This vessel is configured for the transport of vehicles and automotive cargo. NORTHERN HIGHWAY is classed by Nippon Kaiji Kyokai, which is an IACS member. The vessel has been observed in East Asia, South East Asia, and the Australia and New Zealand regions. It has previously operated under one former name and two former flag states. Over the last 36 months it has had 8 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 7 July 2026.
- Type: Vehicles Carrier
- Flag: Marshall Islands
- Year built: 2009
- MMSI: 538007592
- Call sign: V7FT4
- Gross tonnage: 39422
- Deadweight: 12856 t
- Length overall: 188.03 m
- Beam: 28.2 m
- Home port: MAJURO
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 50 since 2009
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC inspection: 07/07/2026
- Registered owner: SKD5520 SHIPPING SA (Japan)
- Ship manager: KAWASAKI KISEN KAISHA LTD (Japan)
- ISM manager · DOC holder: SUGAHARA KISEN KK (Japan)
- Last AIS position: 44°52.6′N · 151°45.9′E · Speed 15.9 kn · under way · received 9 October 2026 at 15:41 UTC
- Destination: To be nominated · ETA 20 October 2026 at 04:00 UTC (as broadcast by the vessel)
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Frequently asked questions
What are the dimensions of NORTHERN HIGHWAY?
The vessel has a length overall of 188.03 metres and a beam of 28.2 metres. It operates with a maximum draught of 8.5 metres.
What is the capacity of NORTHERN HIGHWAY?
The vessel has a deadweight tonnage of 12,856 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 39,422.
Which classification society manages NORTHERN HIGHWAY?
The vessel is classed by Nippon Kaiji Kyokai, which is an IACS member. Its current class status is listed as Withdrawn.
How many inspections has the vessel undergone?
Over the last 36 months it has had 8 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions, with 2 deficiencies recorded. The most recent inspection was on 7 July 2026. All-time records show 50 inspections since 2009 and no detentions.
Where has NORTHERN HIGHWAY been operating recently?
The vessel has been observed in East Asia and South East Asia. It has also been recorded in the Australia and New Zealand regions.
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